Yummm or ummm

Did you know...

Little ones are born with a preference for sweet tastes which gives them a liking for energy-rich breastmilk from the very start. However, it makes it trickier to introduce bitter tasting vegetables like broccoli, green beans or spinach!

Research shows babies who are introduced to a variety of single veg, early + throughout the weaning journey are more likely to accept + grow up eating veg than those who are given just fruits.

Babies can pull all sorts of faces when they try a new food + even if they look reeeally disgusted, it doesn’t mean they won’t accept the food after a few tries.

How to tell if your baby loves it

Spot these yummy-isms for signs that your little one is loving the food:

• Holding on to high-chair tight with excitement (around 6m)
• Chewing fingers + bib (around 6m)
• Getting busy + messy (under 2)
• Clapping hands
• Excited shrieks
• Spoon + finger licking
• Leaning forwards for foods + spoon
• Opening mouth wide
• Saying yummy (18m+)
• Making up fun names for meals (2+)

Signs to try again another day

Look for these signs to know if you should try the same taste another day:

• Turning head + body away
• Throwing spoon + food on the floor
• Crying
• Saying ‘yuck’ (18m+)
• Picking + pushing food around
• Using excuses – e.g. ‘it’s too hot’
• Demanding other foods e.g. snacks (2+)

Remember to keep trying...it can take up to 8 tries to like a new food!